In a move to boost Nigeria’s digital economy and achieve 70% digital literacy by 2027, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with The Peace Institute (TPI) and other local stakeholders, has launched a three-week Digital Literacy Training Camp in Hadejia, Jigawa State. The initiative targets 1,050 pupils from 45 primary schools, mainly from underserved communities.
The Training Camp is designed to improve access to quality education with a curriculum focused on Technology, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and the Arts. According to NITDA, the programme builds a strong academic base for young learners and promotes digital inclusion.
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA, was represented by Dr Ahmed Yusuf Tambuwal, Acting Director of the Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department. He said, “Every Nigerian deserves to be digitally literate,” adding that focusing on underserved areas is key to meeting the national goal.
The initiative is backed by seven tutors from the University of Rome, Italy. They will work closely with local educators, aiming to enhance the skills of 30 teachers through hands-on workshops, access to digital tools, and strong community involvement.
This collaboration reflects a wider commitment to education reform and youth empowerment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to the organisers, Hadejia was selected for its readiness, community support, and strategic location in Northern Nigeria’s development framework.
The programme also seeks to promote innovation and local ownership in education delivery. It is part of NITDA’s broader effort to use digital skills training as a tool for national development, workforce readiness, and community transformation.